After fighting a multitude of Trojans, viruses and spyware, I can't connect to Windows Update and don't worry I'm still infected!

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• Hi, prob with professional vista laptop. Installed an English language pack. I can't connect to windows update, the window opens briefly and then closes, any ideas message.__any error? Thank you :-)

  no error message
  recent changes, installed vistalizator, English. German origin
  It would be much easier if I could write more than 255 characters! :-)
  Add AVG free try to help
  performed Trojan / malware scan, no problems

  He had an AVG antivirus on it originally but when I got my partner who brought it with her to the Austria I couldn't find the top program so I installed a.

  Backup of personal data (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then do a format and clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) won't fix this!

  CF. http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or a network otherwise and before using a USB key that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  5 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/XPPC.mspx

  Other useful references include:

  HOW to get a computer that is running Windows XP Gold (no Service Pack) fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

  HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  See also:

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• After the abduction of a trojan virus, I still have no internet access

  After the abduction of a trojan virus, I still have no internet access with Internet explorer, Google Earth, or Yahoo Messenger. Attempt to update Yahoo Messenger from a download of update, a message indicates "Yahoo Messenger is unable to download files needed for installation. Please check the firewall settings and try again. It does not matter whether or not the firewall is disabled. Yahoo Messenger is able to connect, but not to show me the list of the rooms in the right panel. Firefox still works fine and all I use.

  Here are a few things to check after an infection or elimination:

  We will check your network connection properties.

  Some malware will alter these settings and your anti malware software can't tell if you have changed the malware changed them or so, after removal of infections, it will leave just the settings as he finds them (it is usually a good thing), but can leave your disabled Internet access.

  Click Start, run and enter in the box:

  Inetcpl.cpl

  Click OK to launch the Internet Properties Control Panel, choose connections, LANsettings.

  Or, in Internet Explorer click on tools, Options, connections, LAN settings.

  These settings control your Internet access for all browsers.

  (If you make settings, write them down so you can undo changes if you must)

  On most environments, not independent, there will be check automatically detect settings and the other boxes are (as Proxy Server) is disabled.

  Automatically detect the setting checked =
  Use the automatic configuration script = unchecked
  Use a proxy server for your LAN = not checked

  Make changes, then click OK, OK to save the settings.

  Check your settings for how your network adapter gets its IP and DNS settings.  On most home systems, these parameters must be defined for the system will get the settings automatically.

  If you have another system on your network that works, you can compare these settings with the settings of the system which is not a work and make adjustments.

  Click Start, settings, Control Panel, network connections, and then select your current network connection.

  On the general tab, click Properties.

  In the drop down in the Middle, find and highlight the selection of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

  In the Internet Protocol Properties window, the usual selections are to get the IP and DNS settings automatically.  Select the following two options:

  Obtain an IP address automatically
  Get a DNS server address automatically

  The rest of the options on the screen should then be grayed out/not available.

  Make changes, then click OK, OK to save the settings.

  Restart your computer and test your connection.

  If it still does not work, check your settings are still in place after a restart and then release and renewal IP of your network device configuration settings.

  Click Start, run and enter in the box:

  cmd

  Click OK to open a command prompt window, and then type the following commands:

  ipconfig/release

  ipconfig / renew

  output

  Restart your computer and test your connection.

  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs can solve any problems:

  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/

  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/

  It can be uninstalled later if you wish.

  Do, or do not. There is no test.

  I need YOUR voice and the points for helpful answers and propose responses. I'm saving for a pony!

• How can I tell if windows updates are legitimate or cuase a virus

  How can I tell if windows updates are legitimate or cuase a virus

  How can I tell if windows updates are legitimate or cuase a virus

  Only download from Windows Update or Microsoft Update.

• I can't register for Windows update and receive the error code 0 x 80070002 when I try.

  When I try to solve the problem by following the instructions, I'm unable to start or stop the automatic updates in the field of Services. When I click with the right button on automatic updates and then click Start, I get the following error message: error 2: the system cannot find the specified file.

  When I go to Windows Update and the attempt to revise my story to update, I get error 0 x 80070002 there as well.  Anyone have any ideas?  The other proposed problem was to remove the contents of the Datastore folder after you type %windir%\SoftwareDistribution in the run dialogue box, but I do not have a Datastore, just the two following folders folder: installation and WuRedir.

  Hello

  Rename the folder c:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution softwaredistribution.old

  Restart the computer and then try to update.

  Check the two links below

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/910336

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/922582

  If it does not work, try a SFC scan and then try to update, follow the article below to run a sfc scan

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212

  Peace be upon U

• How can I connect to Windows XP after I lost the password of account?

  During the change of sign-admin password, I must have typo had am unable to connect to windows. Is there a way to get around this?

  Original title: lock-out windows

  Hello

  If you are using XP Home Edition, the built-in Administrator account probably doesn't have a defined password. You can start in safe mode, where this account will be selectable when connecting.

  To start in safe mode, keep hitting F8 twice a second after turning on the PC until you get the start menu where safe mode is selectable by the up/down arrow keys, and then press ENTER.

  If you are using XP Professional, try to connect using the built-in Administrator account. You don't need to do it in safe mode (although you can if you wish). If your normal login screen is a display of the user symbol and hit ctrl-alt-del twice to get to login to text entry. Type administrator as the user name and try a blank password.

  Once logged in as administrator, you should be able to change the passwords for any account.

  See also http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305

  In addition, check the status of 'Caps Lock' and if you are using a laptop computer when there is a numeric keypad superimposed on the normal alphabetic keys, check if the numerical values are active (normally a depression Fn and F key).

  Tricky

• I'm having a few bad experieces with free anti-virus download websites. Can anyone recommend a?, also I don't mined paying a quid off ebay or something like.

  I had experiences of somebad with especially anti-virus software downloads. Many of these sites are unscroupolous download software on your PC that offers a free scan and tells you your computer is riddled with viruses and then if you click on repair, they try to charge you, and then I got one which kept hijack my browser to its own Internet site all the time, telling me that I had to buy this software now because my PC is at risk. To tell you the truth, I'm sick of these scam sites and if someone can recommend a trusworthy site or know where I can buy a CD at good / so please let me know. Regards, Darren.

  The first thing is to try to roll of Malware, I propose to download and comprehensive performance analysis with:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Microsoft will give you a free anti-virus and it is completely reliable, you can download it from:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/security_essentials/default.aspx

• Why I can't install the WIndows updates after they are downloaded successfully. I REENROULER get the error code 646.

  My computer has no install regular updates for nearly 6 months.
  Error code 646 appears several times as the reason for the failure to install after the download of the updates successfully.

  You may have overlooked this "sticky" post: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/6e716883-7af4-4a9f-8665-2f4dd57eee8d ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Skype, windows live messenger and windows updates works don't suddenly not on vista 32-bit home premium

  I had this problem about 3 weeks ago, so I totally uninstalled vista and reinstalled-PERFECT.  Well, this problem is occuring again.windows udate gives me this message: code 1400.  Windows Live Messenger gives this message: the Application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000006).  Skype: Skype has stopped working a problem caused the blocking of the program works correctly.

  I did: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4

  Scan saved at 18:34:06, 02/03/2011

  Platform: Windows Vista SP2

  All suggestions/help, I'll listen and try.  Thanks, ChiPhaz

  Try to run the SFC system in accordance with these articles.

  How to repair the operating system and how to restore the configuration of the operating system to an earlier point in time in Windows Vista (or 7)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212/#appliesTo

  How to analyze the entries in the log file generating the program Checker (SFC.exe) resources of Microsoft Windows in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228#appliesTo

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  If you encounter a problem with the Windows updates, you can try the tool Fixit of this article?

  How to reset the Windows Update components?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/929135

  Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right click on your drive icon / properties / tools / error checking.  Try first by checking do not each box (that it will run in read-only mode) to see if it reports any problems file or hard drive.  If so, restart it by checking both boxes and restart to allow him to attempt to fix any problems found.

  How to use the memory diagnostic tool in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/65361-memory-diagnostics-tool.html

  I see a lot of recommendations here for programs such as -

  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

  SuperAntispyware
  http://SUPERAntiSpyware.com/

• the elimination of the Trojan virus and recycler

  How to get rid of the virus recycler of my system, please.

  Hello

  Download, install and then run the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool to remove existing viruses on the computer. To download the malicious software removal tool, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.aspx

  If this post can help solve your problem, please click the mark as answer check on this page it helps people who need quick access to answers THANKS AND GOOD LUCK

• After security essentials removed a trojan virus why I can't restore my computer to an earlier date?

  How can I restore my computer to an earlier date when the restoration doesn't seem to work?

  Hello

  Do you have an error message when you try to use the system restore?

  Perform the steps from the links below and see if it helps.

  Steps of troubleshooting for problems when you try to use the System Restore tool in Windows XP

  How a software antivirus and system restore work together

  Hope this information helps.

• I keep getting messages from the center of Action McAfee Anit-virus, Anti-spyware & firewall disabled, as well as Windows Firewall

  It started after a message popped up on Adobe Reader and I deleted it.  I tried to run applications without success.

  Hello

  Welcome to the Microsoft Community and forums thanks for posting the question. According to the description, you get messages from the center of the Action as McAfee and the Windows Firewall is disabled.

  Please answer a few questions to refine the question.

  1. you remember to make changes to the computer before this problem?
  2. you have more of a security software installed?
   
   
  Anti virus definitions update and check the status

   

   
  Method 1: I suggest you to enable and disable the Security Center
  service in Windows 7:
  a. click the Start button, type services.msc and pressenter.
  b. in the list of Services, right click on Security Center, clickingProperties
  and select disabled.
  c. restart your computer.
  d. once again, follow steps a and b, and then select Automatic (delayed start)
  e. start the Service.
   
   
  Method 2: You can uninstall and reinstall the security software and check.
   
  
  Uninstall or change a program
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/uninstall-or-change-a-program

  Method 3:

  Restore the system to an earlier point before installing this application.

  
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-system-restore

  System Restore can return your files system to a point in time before you noticed a problem, without affecting documents, photos, or other personal files. If the system restore does not resolve the problem, you can undo the restore operation and choose a different restore point.

  
  More information on:

  
  System Restore: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

   

  Hope this information helps. Please reply with the status so that we can help you.

• I can't connect to windows vista and I do not get an error messge

  I am trying to accessmy computer.  It starts at th e windows logon screen click on connection icons, I see that the button but nothing happens.  I have windows Vista 64-bit.

  Yesterday, I was able to start it in safe mode (it took a few hours to restart... seriously) and when I tryied to restart, after you create another admin account, I restarted, the connection screen appeared, but I cannot log on. I retried to restart in safe mode, I'm waiting...  Any idea?

  Hello

  ·         You did changes to the computer before the show?

  Method 1:

  I suggest that you go to the System Recovery Options menu and restore the system to the point that it worked very well:

  How do I enter System Recovery Options menu

  System Restore from the System Recovery Options menu

  Method 2:

  You can also try the steps in the link below and check if it helps:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940765

• When I close firefox I can't open a window again. He tells me that firefox still works and I have to restart my system. It is a recurring problem on a brand new and very irritating system.

  I don't know what other details I can give you. I'm not very computer wise. Just a web browser and Claris emailer daily. It is a problem of catch 22. For example when I install a program. flash player Adobe for example, it tells me to close firefox to continue and when I do I get the firefox still works the message even if there is no window. And if the installation is not complete. I love firefox but it kinda turns out to be a dealbreaker. hope you can help.

  • Try this.
  • Type in the bar of address about: config.
  • Accept the warning.
  • On the page that appears, in the filter box, type Network.http.Max - connections.
  • Replace the value 32 (which is probably the value 256 in your case).
  • Close the topic: config page.
  • Restart the browser.

• How can I connect to Windows XP Pro without using the user name and password?

  I received led optiplex 745 and they all two windows pro installed but I can't open windows pro because I don't have the previous user password.
  How to open windows pro without usin the previous username and password
  Help, please

  Unfortunately, we do not know if you are allowed access to the operating system or someone trying to hack illegally into.